Successful Staff Lottery Bids Panel Projects – July 2021
Two examples of successful applications submitted to the Staff Lottery Bids Panel for consideration at the meeting, which took place in July 2021, can be seen below;
Beat the Boredom – Board Games for HMP Healthcare
HMP Healthcare is a facility within HMP Cardiff for men who have additional healthcare needs. There are association periods during the day when they are able to interact with other residents, however there hasn’t been any entertainment or activities available to make their time in the facility more interesting and enjoyable.
Karen Mills, the Lead Nurse at HMP Healthcare and Michelle Davis, the Operational Manager had bid to purchase a selection of board games for the men to use whilst in HMP Healthcare to allow for more interaction and an interesting way to spend time. In the proposal Michelle said: ‘This will benefit the men in HMP Healthcare by giving them something constructive and enjoyable to do in association periods. It will alleviate boredom and promote a sense of wellbeing by encouraging the men to interact with each other in an enjoyable activity.’ The games Karen and Michelle were looking to purchase contained the classics such as dominoes, Connect 4 and Uno, however they have consulted the men currently in HMP Healthcare regarding their preferences.
The Bids Panel were happy to approve this bid as it promotes patient wellbeing as well as improving the quality of their time at HMP Healthcare. The games are also bound to improve the patient experience, and allow for new connections and friendships to be made.
Kitchen Appliances for the Healthcare Staff at HMP Cardiff
The Healthcare Staff at HMP Cardiff are a dedicated team of healthcare workers, often working long, overnight shifts to provide the patients with the care they require. The staff don’t have access to canteen or snack bar facilities, and due to how long it takes to come in and out of the HMP Cardiff building, they are unable to buy lunch outside.
Michelle Davis (Service Manager) put in a bid to purchase a range of kitchen appliances to allow the staff to store and prepare fresh food, as well as make coffee in the facility. This consists of a small fridge, a George Forman grill, and a filter coffee machine.
Michelle said: ‘This will allow healthcare staff at HMP Cardiff to prepare a wider variety of meals on their rest breaks. It will also improve morale and promote teamwork through informal breaks spent eating together (when current Covid restrictions are eased).’
The Bids Panel were happy to approve this bid as it boosts morale and staff experience. Being able to prepare a wider variety of meals also means that the healthcare staff can remain energised throughout the rest of their shift by being able to meet their nutritional needs.
Why YOU should support the Staff Lottery!
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel endeavours to work towards all seven wellbeing goals set out by the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act whilst utilising the five ways of working; long term, prevention, integration, collaboration and involvement.
By joining the Staff Lottery, you are actively supporting a wide range of projects funded by the Bids Panel which enhance countless services across the UHB. Through this funding, you are helping the Bids Panel and Health Charity make things better for both our staff and patients, helping us all work together to create a more Prosperous, Healthier and Resilient Wales.
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